Sport Dietitian (Contractor)
$17,000–$17,000 year
On-siteHamilton, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Coordinate and approve all team meals, including home and away pre- and post-game and practice meals, while ensuring player dietary restrictions and food safety standards are met. Direct, implement, and monitor strategic planning initiatives to ensure appropriate use of financial resources, including assisting with budgeting, ordering, and maintaining inventory of food products and supplements. Serve as the primary point of contact administering comprehensive evidence-based nutrition services to team athletes, covering pre/post recovery, meals, supplements, and performance testing such as hydration and body composition analysis. Collaborate with sports medicine staff and key stakeholders regarding athlete medical care and performance. This contract runs from October 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027, for 6–8 hours per week at a rate of $17,000 CAD. The role supports the Performance Nutrition Program for PWHL Hamilton.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in dietetics, clinical nutrition, food and nutrition, or a related area.
- Registered Dietitian (RD).
- Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD).
- Licensed and in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in nutrition counseling, preferably with an emphasis on sports nutrition in a collegiate or professional athletic setting.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt within a team setting.
- A positive, team-first approach, incorporating integrity, accountability, professionalism, and resilience.
- Adherence to all PWHL service standards and policies, including Health & Safety, while working in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends throughout the season.
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in nutrition or exercise physiology.
- Experience documenting in Teamworks AMS.
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